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Chris Grant
Investment Manager at Blueprint Local - Forbes 30 Under 30
Chris Grant is a professional at the forefront of real estate, private equity, and technology, dedicated to enhancing accessibility for underserved communities. He is the founder of Yoke Management Partners, an inclusive real estate investment company focusing on affordable housing in the DMV region. Additionally, he co-founded a fintech platform promoting responsible finance. With a background at Blueprint Local as an investment manager, Chris specialized in opportunity zone investments in the Southeast, overseeing mixed-use development projects totaling more than $820 million. Prior roles include positions at Radicle Impact Partners in Oakland and Promontory Financial Group in Washington, DC, now an IBM Company. Chris actively contributes to the LISC Emerging Leaders Council and the Ignite Capital investment committee, supporting Baltimore-based social enterprises led by underrepresented entrepreneurs. Recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in Finance in 2021, Chris holds an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and a bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business.